Which of the Following Factors Helps Magma Rise Toward Earth's

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors helps magma rise toward Earth's surface?

• A) pressure decreases with increasing depth
• B) magma is more dense and therefore tougher than the surrounding solid rocks
• C) gas bubbles generally form at great depth and drive magma upward
• D) none of these

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